Public Markets Senior Associate

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Position Summary

Cerity Partners OCIO (“CP OCIO”) is seeking a full‑time Public Markets Investment Associate or Senior Associate. Located in the firm’s Denver, Colorado office, this role reports to the Public Markets Portfolio Manager and serves as a key member of the Public Markets team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with manager due diligence and portfolio management at a foundation, endowment, pension fund, consulting firm, family office, or fund of funds.

The candidate should have specific experience with the identification, screening, assessment, and monitoring of external investment managers, and possess extensive knowledge of capital markets, including public equity, fixed‑income, and derivative markets. Strong presentation skills and willingness to travel globally are required.

The position will be located at the CP OCIO Denver office, is a hybrid role, and allows for at least three days a week in the office with the option to work remotely up to two days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and source external managers or strategies and conduct necessary due diligence, including building spreadsheet models and writing investment memos.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external managers.
• Prepare investment recommendations, including supporting reports and data.
• Conduct external manager reviews (calls and meetings); this includes pre‑meeting preparation, manager questioning, and compiling notes for distribution to team members.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative reviews of existing external investment manager relationships and contribute to potential client portfolio changes.
• Perform asset class and capital markets research.
• Produce clear and concise written reports and analysis.
• Prepare client‑facing materials and communicate with clients as needed.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Skills And Competencies

Compensation Range

$125,000 – $175,000

Why Cerity Partners

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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